Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Competitive Salary
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Vision Insurance
Position Summary
The Mid-Level Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support for the FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) Program. Responsibilities include site surveys, engineering data collection, Site-Specific Implementation Plan (SSIP) support, equipment installation, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, radar optimization and calibration, commissioning, and return-to-service activities.
The position requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, evaluate existing site conditions, perform hands-on technical work, identify equipment and installation issues, and document technical findings.
This is a field-oriented position requiring travel to FAA facilities nationwide and the ability to work in operational, construction, and equipment installation environments.
Job Duties
Site Surveys & Engineering Support
- Participate in site surveys at FAA facilities to evaluate existing electrical power, grounding and bonding, equipment, cabling, facility infrastructure, and installation conditions.
- Collect and document engineering data required to support system design and installation activities.
- Assist with preparation of Site Survey Reports and Site-Specific Implementation Plans (SSIPs).
- Review equipment layouts, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, cable routing, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Prepare and update engineering drawings, diagrams, installation documentation, redlines, and technical reports.
- Compare engineering documentation with actual site conditions and identify discrepancies.
- Document site conditions, measurements, equipment information, and other technical data as required.
Installation & Field Support
- Provide onsite technical support for radar equipment installation and related field activities.
- Perform hands-on installation, inspection, modification, and rework activities as required.
- Assist with installation of equipment, RF cabling, grounding, bonding, wiring, and associated physical infrastructure.
- Inspect installed equipment and cabling for proper installation and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Identify and document installation deficiencies and technical discrepancies.
- Assist with corrective actions and completion of identified deficiencies and punch-list items.
- Use standard electrical and electronic test equipment to perform measurements and verify equipment and installation conditions.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment and hardware-related technical issues.
Testing, Acceptance & Commissioning
- Participate in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI).
- Perform equipment testing and functional verification activities.
- Assist with commissioning and return-to-service activities.
- Perform power, grounding, cabling, equipment, and system-level verification activities.
- Assist with troubleshooting during testing and commissioning.
- Document test results, discrepancies, corrective actions, and technical findings.
Radar & Equipment Support
- Assist with radar optimization, calibration, alignment, and performance tuning activities.
- Perform measurements and collect technical data associated with radar equipment and associated systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting radar equipment and related hardware.
- Assist with identifying potential equipment or installation issues based on test results and field observations.
- Perform technical inspections and verification of radar equipment and associated components.
- Document maintenance activities, test results, equipment conditions, and technical findings.
Engineering Documentation
- Prepare technical reports, inspection records, test documentation, installation records, and other engineering documentation.
- Maintain engineering redlines and as-built documentation.
- Document changes to equipment and installation conditions.
- Perform work in accordance with applicable FAA requirements, OEM guidance, approved engineering documentation, and program procedures.
- Communicate technical findings and field conditions to engineering and project personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in field engineering, engineering technology, electrical infrastructure, radar systems, technical equipment installation, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting technical systems, field installations, testing, inspections, or implementation activities.
- Experience participating in site surveys and collecting engineering data.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and technical specifications.
- Experience with equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, or acceptance activities.
- Working knowledge of electrical power systems, grounding and bonding, RF systems, coaxial cabling, and associated technical equipment.
- Experience preparing or reviewing technical documentation, reports, installation documentation, or Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment and identify field discrepancies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary field team.
- Ability and willingness to perform hands-on technical work in field environments.
- Willingness to travel extensively nationwide, including multi-week deployments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, technology, business, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of technical training, education, and relevant experience, subject to applicable subcontract requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- FAA or DoD technical experience.
- Experience supporting air traffic management, radar, surveillance, communications
This position may approximately require 50%-75% of travel.
